Water and Life in Floyd County

In Floyd County, more than 90% of all housing units are served by individual water systems. Virtually all of these homes depend on groundwater sources, either driven wells or springs. Local writer David St. Lawrence gives us a preview of the special event planned for Earth Day in Floyd.

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Better Without Batteries

Local writer Fred First shares with us a brief essay reminding us to play.

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Floyd Featured on TV Series

Floyd was featured on the television series "A Girl Named Guy", a series that features wellness and lifestyle issues. The host of the show and her film crew took the day to explore town.

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Wisdom From Tea

Local writer Lisa Perry shares the wisdom she has recently received from bottled tea.

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Playing Outside the Box

Local writer Fred First shares with us a brief essay reminding us to play.

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Top 10 Mistakes That PC Users Make

Courtesy of BlueNova Computing, you can read about some of the most common PC blunders, and hopefully avoid them yourself.

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A Hot FloydFest Date

Local writer Colleen Redman shares with us a brief essay about her date at FloydFest.

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Floyd Photos

If you have an online Floyd photo album that we can link to, let us know!

FLOYD VIDEOS

Floyd Country Store Video -
Check out this six minute video about the Floyd Country Store, narrated by Woody Crenshaw.

The Blue Ridge Parkway - Experience the Blue Ridge Parkway from the point of view of a motorcyclist. A great video put to music.

Friday Night Jamboree in Floyd Virginia - A video of local performers playing outside the Floyd Country Store.

Floyd Fest 2006: The Avett Brothers - A brief performance caught on video.

Hot Tuna & the Faces of Floyd Fest - Pictures and sounds of the faces at Floyd Fest.

Solazo at Floyd Fest - A brief performance of Solazo.

FEATURE ARCHIVEs

"What the Hail?!" - Local writer Lisa Perry shares with us a brief essay about recent weather.
"Hearing Things" - By Fred First
'Long Way Home' - By Fred First
A Room With a View - Take a look at a local Bed and Breakfast.
'What We Have Eyes to See' - By Fred First
Women's Resource Center - Local organization to help women available in our area.
'Hidden Falls' - By Fred First
'Familiarity Breeds Respect' - By Fred First
'Field of Dreams' - By Fred First
'Home and the Heart' - By Fred First
'A Time to Fall' - By Fred First
"Move With Ease" - by Rajal Cohen, teacher of the Alexander Technique
FloydFest 2005 images - Highlights of the 2005 Floyd World Music festival.
The Old Store - Read about an exciting new musical venue in Floyd.
FloydFest 2004 images - Highlights of the 2004 Floyd World Music festival.
VITA Offering Free Tax Assistance - Get help filing your taxes. by Zelda Willard
Blackpowder in Floyd County - Find out more about the local blackpowder shooting club.
Teen Theater - Local project gets local youth involved